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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1894
Page
4
The Old Store at 322 Lackawanna Ave offers a fire sale of wrecked stock including books stationery fancy articles wall papers window shades and frame moldings. Damaged by water and smoke items will be sold quickly to clear the building for repairs.
OCR readout notes a sale of spoons forks knives and pie pieces at Vidow ros with garbled terms like bon-bon and triple plized goods. No clear date or full items list available.
A large crowd at Greenwood Greenwood and Old Forge attended Republican mass meetings singing patriotic displays. Speakers touted protectionist tariffs and attacked Democratic misrule, praising candidates Vaughan and Clemons while urging votes for the Republican ticket.
Judge Gunster heard arguments in the injunction case of Franklin Avenue property owners against Scranton Traction and related railways. Testimony cited the Peop les company building beyond chartered limits. experts supported a double track. Attorneys T H Borge W W Willson argued for owners. ex-Judge W Z Jessup and Major Everett Warren for the rail companies. Decision promised soon.
City officials and a supervisory team traveled to Reading to observe a test of the Alexander car replacer, arranged by the Philadelphia and tending pallpond. Superintendent Bartoles praised the device and its potential adoption for local service, noting disciplined crew and practical operations.
Mr Duggan testifies to widespread poverty at Breaker Street Creran Bridge where seven children suffer typhoid fever and lack food and bedding. The Associated Charities provided clothing and nourishment while Rev Po McMinnie aided. Mrs Duggan claims domestic strife worsens the children’s plight and notes the harsh reality of their conditions.
Charles T. Ellis and his company performed Casper the Yodler before a small audience at the Academy of Music last night. Ellis’s voice was not in top condition yet he delivered several numbers with marked skill.
Two fires occurred within minutes on the South Side with significant damage. A barn owned by Jot Phillips near Fitzaton Avenue burned, threatening his residence. Michael Battle’s house was badly scorched with ruined plaster and roof. Both buildings were insured, furniture saved. A second alarm from box 62 at Prefect Avenue and River Street drew Central City units, with Neptunes Centurys William Connell, plus Crystals and Phenix. John Kramer’s rear Irving Avenue property burned. insured for £100 with W. F. Kiesel’s agency. no adjacent structures damaged.
Our showroom features a pretty display of pattern hats and millinery novelties. Hats shown are described as beauties and orders placed early in the week receive our most exact attention.
An unenthusiastic meeting of the Young Men's Republican League was held on South Miami avenue. Members discussed supporting the Republican ticket and addressed candidates, with concerns about alleged unfair efforts against Judge R. W. Archbald. Other items note Mrs Catherine Wilson's funeral in Stroudsburg and various social events and notices around town lingering on community figures and upcoming services.
Announcement states lots will open to the public next week with best facilities including street railways and water services. The exact opening date will be announced in The Tribune. Daviduw Bros. offers cut glass pickle and olive dishes and decorative vases.
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